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Indiana Debts and Public Works Crisis Detailed in Report
The document outlines Indiana's total public liabilities around 15.088 million, separating bank advances, canal bonds, suspended debt, and treasury notes. It details causes of distress from costly internal improvements, bond credit issues, rising costs, and potential remedies including partial resumption, tax reforms, and possible private investment to complete key canals and roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabashards Erie Canal
State Bank
Lawrenceburgh
Indianapolis
Treasury
Cohen
Morris Canal and Banking Company
Canal Fund Commissioners
Lawrencceburgh and Indianapolis Railroad Company
Erie Canal
Morris Canal ‘and Battling Company
Wabasi and Erie Canal
Ohio
Wabash
Madison
Indiana
Noah Noble
Congress
Liwa
Board of Public Works
Europe
Banke
Auditor of State